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East Prairie Elementary School

7616 E PRAIRIE RD, SKOKIE, IL 60076

Ranked 287 of 1380 in Illinois

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East Prairie Elementary School

7616 E PRAIRIE RD, SKOKIE, IL 60076

About East Prairie Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 51% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
525
Total Students
$70775
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.4%
Asian 34.1%
Hispanic 18.3%
Black 5.7%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
34.4%
Asian
34.1%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
5.7%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 525
48.9%
257 Female
51.1%
268 Male

Student Population

525 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

East Prairie Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7616 E PRAIRIE RD, SKOKIE, IL 60076

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Phone

(847) 673-1141

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

East Prairie Elementary School was recently ranked among the Top 10 K–8 schools in Illinois by Niche, highlighting its academic excellence and strong community support.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers clubs and after-school enrichment activities.

Q2. What is the student diversity like?

Ans. The school has a diverse and inclusive student body.

Q3. Does East Prairie use modern technology in classrooms?

Ans. Yes, students use Chromebooks and smart learning tools.

Q4. Is transportation available for students?

Ans. Bus services are provided for eligible families.

Q5. How can parents contact the school office?

Ans. They can call or visit the school’s website for contact details.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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